Best 6 Corn Leek Chowder Recipes

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Corn leek chowder is a classic soup that is perfect for a cold night. It is creamy, flavorful, and packed with vegetables. The main ingredients in corn leek chowder are corn, leeks, potatoes, and broth. Other common ingredients include onions, celery, carrots, and cream. Corn leek chowder can be made with fresh or frozen corn and leeks. It can also be made with canned or frozen vegetables.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

CORN LEEK CHOWDER



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Leeks, onion, potatoes and cheese enrich Stacey Savoyski's corn chowder. "I developed it for our meatless Christmas Eve meal," she adds from Southbury, Connecticut.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 45m

Yield 4 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 cups chopped leeks (white portion only)
3/4 cup chopped onion
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon olive oil
3 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
1-1/2 cups cubed peeled potatoes
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon dill weed
3/4 cup frozen corn, thawed
1/4 teaspoon pepper
4 teaspoons cornstarch
1 tablespoon cold water
1/2 cup half-and-half cream
1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, saute the leeks, onion and garlic in oil until tender. Stir in the broth, potatoes and dill; cook for 10-15 minutes or until potatoes are tender. , Stir in corn and pepper; cook 2 minutes longer. Combine the cornstarch and water until smooth; stir into soup. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened., Stir in cream. Cook over medium heat for 1-2 minutes or until heated through. Garnish each serving with 1 tablespoon of cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 234 calories, Fat 9g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 23mg cholesterol, Sodium 537mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 8g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

LEEK & CORN CHOWDER



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Family favorite recipe

Provided by Jessica

Categories     Soup

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 11

6-8 pieces of Bacon, chopped
3 Leeks, cleaned and chopped
2 Red Potatoes, scrubbed and chopped into 1" cubes
4 cups Chicken or Vegetable Broth
3 cups Corn, fresh, frozen, or canned
1 tablespoon Flour
1 tablespoon Butter, melted
1 cup Cream, Table Cream or Half & Half
1/2 cup Milk
Salt & Pepper, to taste
Hot Sauce, to taste (optional)

Steps:

  • In a large stock pot over medium heat sauté the bacon until edges just begin to brown.
  • Add in the leeks, stirring regularly until the leeks just being to wilt, about 5 minutes.
  • Once the leeks have wilted, add in the red potatoes and broth. Reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes until potatoes are tender.
  • Stir in corn, if using canned corn, strain well before adding to soup. If using frozen corn, return soup to a simmer before going onto the next step.
  • In a small bowl combine the melted butter, flour, and ½ cup of soup broth (use a ladle to scoop out some broth from the pot). Stir well to make a thick paste. This is called a roux and will help thicken the soup.
  • Once the soup has returned to a simmer, add in the roux and stir well. As the roux dissolves you will notice the soup begin to thicken. Continue stirring for a few minutes until simmering again.
  • Add in the cream, milk, salt, pepper, and hot sauce (optional). Return soup to a slight simmer. Remove from heat and serve.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 grams, UnsaturatedFat 0 grams unsaturated fat

POTATO, CORN, AND LEEK CHOWDER



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After experimenting recently with soups, I made this one and my family loved it. Using Frozen or Fresh Corn, a flour and milk roux instead of cream makes this soup a tad more heathlier and lower in calories. It's actually good for you. Make it creamy by puree it in the blender. In 30 minutes you have made a fabulous chowder.

Provided by Vseward Chef-V

Categories     Chowders

Time 30m

Yield 1 1/3 cup, 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 1/2 cups coarsely chopped leeks (about 1 large *see notes for cleaning)
1 cup finely chopped celery
2 cups whole milk
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
3 cups reduced-sodium fat-free chicken broth
2 cups frozen corn (about 4 ears) or 2 cups fresh corn kernels (about 4 ears)
2 lbs cubed peeled yukon gold potatoes
3/4 cup fresh parmesan cheese, divided
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1 teaspoon Old Bay Seasoning

Steps:

  • Heat butter and oil in a large Dutch oven over medium heat. Add leek, celery; cook 4 minutes or until vegetables are tender, stirring frequently.
  • Combine milk and flour in a small bowl, stirring with a whisk. Slowly add milk mixture to pan, stirring constantly.
  • Stir in broth, corn, potato, salt, and freshly ground black pepper and the old bay seasoning; bring to a boil. Reduce heat, add 1/2 cup parmesan cheese and simmer 20 minutes or until potato is tender.
  • Puree in Blender in batches for creamy consistency, if desired.
  • Top with additional Parmesan cheese, I also add parmesan croutons.
  • Enjoy with the family on soup night!
  • *Cleaning leeks:.
  • *You need to thoroughly clean the leek. First, wash the outside of the leek. Then slice off the fibrous green top, leaving the white to light-green stalk. Cut leek in half down to the root. Don't cut all the way through the root at this point. Then clean both "halves" under running tap water to remove any dirt that has accumulated inside. For this recipe, slice the cleaned halves down to where it's attached to the root, and discard the root.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 366.1, Fat 13, SaturatedFat 6.5, Cholesterol 29.3, Sodium 664.3, Carbohydrate 52.6, Fiber 4.8, Sugar 6.9, Protein 12.8

LEEKY-FISH CHOWDER



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This is my fish chowder with leeks and corn. This recipe is kosher and is a dairy meal, so I used a vegetarian chicken-flavored stock. (The brand is Imagine "no-chicken" stock and can be found in the health food section of the grocery store). This is a great heavy chowder for cold rainy days. The ingredients are inexpensive and the whole thing is prepared in one pot, so there is very little cleanup! Enjoy!

Provided by Queen Butter-Bean

Categories     Chowders

Time 35m

Yield 1 large pot of soup, 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 lbs white fish fillets, cut into bite sized pieces
3 cups milk
2 leeks
1 (16 ounce) can corn
1/2 cup unsalted butter
4 -5 garlic cloves, minced
3 tablespoons flour
2 cups of no-chicken vegetable stock
4 russet potatoes, peeled and diced
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Cut off the green parts of the leeks and throw them away. Dice the white parts of the leeks and rinse well in a colander, as they will be sandy.
  • Melt butter in the bottom of the soup pot and add the diced leeks. Saute until leeks are soft.
  • Add minced garlic.
  • Pour in the stock and bring to a boil.
  • Add the diced potatoes and let them cook in the boiling stock.
  • Add milk and stir.
  • Add fish.
  • Allow to cook at a low boil for about 10 minutes, until fish is no longer translucent.
  • Drain and add the can of corn.
  • Add flour to thicken, if desired.
  • Add salt and pepper.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 432.3, Fat 17.3, SaturatedFat 9.8, Cholesterol 119.5, Sodium 149, Carbohydrate 43, Fiber 4.4, Sugar 3.5, Protein 28.7

LEEK AND POTATO CHOWDER



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This recipe is my tribute to James Crockett, the host of 'Crockett's Victory Garden' on PBS in the 1970's. Jim would raise leeks the size of baseball bats and brag about leek and potato soup. His skill in teaching gardening inspired me to pursue a career in horticulture. This version of your soup is my tribute to you.

Provided by KSgoatfarmer

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Vegetable Soup Recipes     Potato Soup Recipes

Time 3h25m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 leeks
6 tablespoons butter, divided
¼ cup all-purpose flour
2 (15 ounce) cans chicken broth
5 small red potatoes, peeled and diced
2 slices crispy cooked bacon, chopped
salt and ground black pepper to taste
½ cup water as needed
1 cup half-and-half

Steps:

  • Clean leeks by cutting off the roots and the tips of the leaves. Make a vertical cut from the root end to the tops, being careful to not cut through completely. The leeks will now open like the pages of a book, and any mud can be cleaned out between the leaves under the faucet. Slice the cleaned leeks into quarter-inch strips.
  • Melt half the butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Saute leeks in hot butter until wilted, 3 to 5 minutes; transfer to a slow cooker.
  • Melt remaining butter in the same skillet over low heat. Gradually whisk flour into the melted butter until the mixture forms a clump of dough. Slowly stream chicken broth into the skillet, continually whisking until the broth is entirely incorporated; pour over the mixture in the slow cooker. Add bacon and potatoes to the slow cooker. Season mixture with salt and pepper; stir.
  • Cook on Low until the potatoes are soft, stirring water into the mixture if it gets too thick, at least 2 hours. Stir half-and-half into the mixture and continue cooking for 1 hour more.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 326.4 calories, Carbohydrate 35.3 g, Cholesterol 52.3 mg, Fat 18.1 g, Fiber 3.3 g, Protein 7 g, SaturatedFat 10.7 g, Sodium 864.5 mg, Sugar 3.9 g

ASPARAGUS LEEK CHOWDER



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To us, asparagus is the taste of spring, so we enjoy it in as many meals as we can. When this thick and creamy chowder is on the table, we know spring has arrived. -Elisabeth Harders, West Allis, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 7 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
3 cups sliced fresh mushrooms
3 large leeks (white portion only), sliced
6 tablespoons butter
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
Dash pepper
2 cups chicken broth
2 cups half-and-half cream
1 can (11 ounces) whole kernel corn, drained
1 tablespoon chopped pimientos

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, saute the asparagus, mushrooms and leeks in butter for 10 minutes or until tender. Stir in the flour, salt and pepper until blended., Gradually stir in broth and cream. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in corn and pimientos; heat through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 269 calories, Fat 17g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 62mg cholesterol, Sodium 686mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

Tips:

  • Use fresh, high-quality ingredients. This will make a big difference in the flavor of your chowder.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment with different vegetables. You can add any type of vegetable you like to your chowder, such as carrots, celery, potatoes, or parsnips.
  • Use a good quality stock. This will also help to enhance the flavor of your chowder.
  • Don't overcook the vegetables. You want them to be tender, but not mushy.
  • Serve your chowder hot with a side of crusty bread or crackers.

Conclusion:

Corn and Leek Chowder is a delicious and comforting soup that is perfect for a cold day. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste. So next time you are looking for a warm and satisfying meal, give this chowder a try.

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